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Who is Dr. Hafez, Neurologist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Walid Hafez, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Hafez graduated from Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Neurology; Berkshire Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Hafez is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hafez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hafez’s office.
Where did Dr. Hafez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Neurology; Berkshire Med Ctr, General Surgery | University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Is Dr. Hafez board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Walid Hafez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Hafez speak?
Dr. Hafez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Hafez treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Hafez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hafez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Hafez perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Walid Hafez may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hafez's office.
Does Dr. Hafez accept my insurance?
Dr. Hafez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hafez accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Hafez in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Mississippi
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Where is Dr. Hafez's office located?
What is Dr. Hafez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hafez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902814957.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hafez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hafez
What is Dr. Walid Hafez's specialty?
Dr. Hafez is a Neurologist near Memphis, TN.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Hafez to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Walid Hafez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hafez is affiliated with Methodist Olive Branch Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Walid Hafez accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Walid Hafez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Walid Hafez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hafez's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Walid Hafez?
Please contact Dr. Hafez's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Walid Hafez have?
Dr. Walid Hafez is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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